Council actions
Philadelphia City Council actions
These are actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote. They include unanimous decisions, procedural steps such as hearings, notices and amendments, and other entries such as referrals and signatures.
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Council actions
Unanimous actions actions from the June 7, 2007 meeting.
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This enacted ordinance expands Philadelphia’s restrictions on commercial establishments on residential blockfaces to include take-out restaurants on corner lots when either adjoining street is a residential blockface.
Amending Section 9-627 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Establishments on Residential Blockfaces," to extend the scope of the ordinance to include certain establishments located on corner lots, to require certain establishments to display a poster indicating that the establishment is subject to the terms of this ordinance and to increase the penalties for violations of the ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer certain City-owned vacant lots and properties to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost, with conditions under Chapter 16-400 of the Philadelphia Code.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Fifteenth, Eighteenth, Twenty-eighth, Twenty-ninth, Thirty-seventh and Forty-third Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution honors and commends Pedro A.
Honoring and Commending Pedro A. Ramos, Esquire.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution reaffirms Philadelphia City Council’s position as a pro-choice city and expresses official support for reproductive rights, including the right to choose a legal and safe abortion.
Urging Philadelphia to adopt status as a Pro-Choice City.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted resolution honoring and commending Steven Caldwell and The Original Orlons for their work with the Department of Education and children, and for their musical contributions to Philadelphia.
Honoring and Commending Steven Caldwell and The Original Orlons for their work with the Department of Education to improve the qualities of life and service for children, and creating a musical legacy that has brought fame and pride to the City of Philadelphia through entertaining audiences world-wide and spreading the Philadelphia Sound.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution initiated the process to reestablish the Frankford Special Services District, covering Frankford Avenue from Torresdale Avenue to Bridge Street and specified nearby side streets.
Initiating action to reestablish a neighborhood improvement district in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from Torresdale Avenue to Bridge Street and certain side streets including portions of Kensington Avenue, Foulkrod Street, Gillingham Street, Griscom Street, Margaret Street, Meadow Street, Orthodox Street, Paul Street, Pratt Street, Darrah Street, and Unity Street, to be known as the Frankford Special Services District ("District"), and for which the Frankford Special Services District of Philadelphia, an Authority established pursuant to the Municipalities Authorities Act of 1945, would serve as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; approving a preliminary plan for and report concerning the District; and authorizing and directing the Committee on Rules and the Clerk of Council to take all actions that are required by the Community and Economic Improvement Act prior to enactment of an ordinance that would formally establish the ...
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in the Seventh, Eighteenth, Nineteenth, Twenty-third, and Thirty-seventh Wards to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Seventh, Eighteenth, Nineteenth, Twenty-third and Thirty-seventh Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution calls on the Federal Reserve Board to use its authority under federal law to strengthen protections for consumers, especially Philadelphia borrowers with subprime mortgages.
Calling on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to use their authority under the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 (HOEPA) to further protect consumers from predatory lending, particularly regarding subprime mortgages.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have revised Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2008 capital program and capital budget.
Amending Bill No. 070114, relating to the Capital Program for Fiscal Years 2008-2013 inclusive, and Bill No. 070115, relating to the Fiscal 2008 Capital Budget, by revising certain project amounts for Fiscal Year 2008 and by adding new projects for Fiscal Year 2008, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have authorized a $10 million Fiscal Year 2008 transfer from the Grants Revenue Fund to the General Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2008 from the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance requires all-way stop signs at the intersection of Avalon Street and Lavender Street.
Authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Avalon Street and Lavender Street.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance requires all-way stop signs to be placed and maintained at the intersection of Avalon Street and Outlook Street, following PennDOT regulations.
Authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Avalon Street and Outlook Street.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorized the Director of Finance to transfer $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2008 General Fund appropriations from the Department of Revenue’s Sinking Fund Commission debt service budget to the Zoning Code Commission.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2008 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s realty transfer tax rules to exempt property transfers between financially interdependent people who live together, share basic living needs, and have been responsible for each other’s welfare for at least six months.
Amending Chapter 19-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Realty Transfer Tax," by exempting transactions between certain financially interdependent persons, including, but not limited to, domestic partners, whether of the same or opposite sex; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill reestablishes the Frankford Special Services District along Frankford Avenue and specified nearby side streets.
Reestablishing a neighborhood improvement district in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from Torresdale Avenue to Bridge Street and certain side streets including portions of Kensington Avenue, Foulkrod Street, Gillingham Street, Griscom Street, Margaret Street, Meadow Street, Orthodox Street, Paul Street, Pratt Street, Darrah Street, and Unity Street, to be known as the Frankford Special Services District ("District"); designating the Frankford Special Services District of Philadelphia ("the Authority"), an Authority established pursuant to the Municipality Authorities Act of 1945, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a final plan for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with the Authority...
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have proposed an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter concerning the duties of the City Commissioners.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the duties of the City Commissioners, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have required the City Commissioners to offer training four times a year for candidates, prospective candidates, and political committee representatives.
Amending Title 2 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City-County Consolidation," to require the City Commissioners to provide certain election-related training, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have submitted a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to voters on November 6, 2007.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the duties of the City Commissioners; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.